Definition of godchild in English English dictionary
A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew
Mary stood as godmother for little Arny, her godchild.
One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter
In the Christian religion, your godchild is a person that you promise to help bring up in the Christian faith. godchildren the child that a godparent promises to help and to teach Christian values to. This promise is made at a baptism ceremony
A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitly, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew